Something strange has happened to the judgment of the national broadcaster when it so avidly follows the nonsense spewed out by the national daily.
June, 2010
Video of the Day: The oily nature of journos
Nothing says hard hitting journalism like running your favourite pen — or other nearby object — through some sticky crude oil.
Tips and rumours: Tips and rumours
Who hates the mining tax? You can get on the telly… Here’s an email from Jessie Cooke, an organiser in the Newcastle Uni Mining Club (yep, there is such a thing). She also runs the student chapter of AusIMS (the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, which controls the course content of the geology course […]
Question over new sex drug for women with low desire ‘disorder’
The first ever women’s viagra style drug is up for approval in the US. Yet in the trials, the drug offered women just an extra 0.7 satisfying sexual events per month, writes Ray Moynihan.
Crikey Says: Shape up or ship out, PM. Or so the story goes …
Tired of inventing narratives, some members of the press pack are now giving the PM ultimatums. But is that going to change anything?
PHOTO GALLERY: Watching the World Cup around the globe
Australia’s Socceroos may be embarrassing themselves at the World Cup, but at least we can enjoy football fever with this photo gallery of the efforts fans go to to support their team.
Goldman’s still got it
Despite the fraud allegations against Goldman Sachs, its big customers aren’t budging. Why the loyalty? Because they don’t blame Goldman Sachs for the GFC, even if everyone else does.
BP prices plunge deeper into the oil
BP’s dropping share prices — including a 9% fall overnight — have investors either madly selling their shares or buying up in the hope of a long term profits. Can BP flip this PR disaster around?
Van Onselen: Babies are running our nation
Three of Kevin Rudd’s most trusted advisers are just Gen Y political novices who have no idea what to do in a crisis, says Peter van Onselen.
Waving a flag for capitalism
The States is celebrating Flag Day today. Is there any better way to celebrate America and support the economy than by buying ‘made in China’ flag merchandise?
Google News as chosen by humans
When Google News launched in 2002, it declared “This page was generated entirely by computer algorithms”. But now a dozen major publications are running their “Editors’ Picks” on the site.
From the doors: Fielding shoots, scores!
Clichés are an important part of sporting life, giving 110%, full credit to the opposition etc — and three senators decided to celebrate with a few of their own today, reports Crikey doorsman Tiernan Kelly.
Twitter killed the video star
From the company that invented the 80s VJ, comes the MTV TJ. The what, you ask? The Twitter Jockey. It may sound daggy, but it’s an infinitely cooler name than “social media expert”.
Biting into the Apple of temptation
Steve Jobs has unofficially declared himself as the new god of morality and purity, with the iPad declared a no-porn zone. But gay kissing has been banned, while straight kissing is allowed.
Marieke Hardy: Dammit Rudd, we f*cked it up
When Rudd won the last election, the Left pinned all their hopes and dreams on to him and prayed he wouldn’t bugger it up. Now they’re picking over his carcass. Give the man a break, says Marieke Hardy.
Why Iranians should support sanctions
The fresh energy sanctions imposed on Iran are the best way the West can support the Green movement. Sanctions helped bring democracy to South Africa and they can work in Iran too.
The Japanese asteroid probe returns in a blaze of fire
Japan’s asteroid probe Hayabusa has crashed back down to Earth and it may contain traces of material from the surface of an asteroid that could collide with us in the future, explains Ben Sandilands.
Can the ranga beat the nerd?
Daily Media Wrap: The idea of Julia Gillard sweeping in and taking over the leadership of the ALP has become the favourite media story of the last few weeks. But what’s the chances of it happening?
Hugo Chavez in a rare interview with the West
Socialist Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez sat down for a 60 minutes chat with the BBC, blaming Venezuela’s economic woes on America’s “rampant, irresponsible capitalism”.
Why Russia and the US are freaking out about a tiny nation
Kyrgyzstan may be small, but the current violence could have a significant affect on Russia and the US, since both have military bases in the country. The US base is an important transit hub for supplies to its war in Afghanistan.
PHOTO GALLERY: Death and fire on the streets of Kyrgyzstan
A terrifying — and sometimes graphic — look at injured Uzbeks and their burnt houses and cars in Kyrgyzstan. Thousands of ethic Uzbeks are now attempting to flee the Central European nation.
The political coup that’s become an ethnic war
An ethnic war in Kyrgyzstan between Kyrgyz and Uzbek youths has left over 100 — mainly Uzbeks — dead, including women and children who were gunned down as they tried to flee their burning villages. Will the ethnic slaughter spread?
Making a Dash to the food mags aisle
Seems the Masterchef fueled food obsession isn’t limited to Oz, with packaged food companies increasing their print advertising in the States and even a new mainstream food magazine due fresh out of the oven.
